DevOps and Security Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
DevOps & Security Engineer
Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid, 3 days on-site, Tuesday to Thursday)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Salary: $120,000$140,000 annually, plus performance-based bonus
About the Opportunity
Are you a hands-on DevOps professional who enjoys taking ownership and finding smarter ways to build, deploy, and secure technology? We're looking for a DevOps & Security Engineer to join a growing technology company specializing in cloud-based workplace optimization solutions. You'll help strengthen the infrastructure, automation, and security practices that support enterprise software products.
Working alongside an experienced DevOps colleague and collaborative engineering teams, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact from day one. This role offers the autonomy to drive improvements, explore AI-powered development tools, and gradually take full ownership of critical systems and delivery processes.
What's In It for You
Competitive salary with an annual performance-based bonus opportunity
Hybrid work environment with a supportive, collaborative team
Hands-on exposure to modern cloud technologies, AI tools, and security practices
Opportunities to take ownership, influence technical decisions, and grow professionally
An inclusive workplace that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning
Your Responsibilities
You'll own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, build infrastructure, release automation, and deployment processes across cloud and on-premises environments.
You'll manage AWS and/or Azure infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
You'll leverage AI tools to improve code validation, troubleshooting, automated testing, and engineering efficiency.
You'll strengthen cloud security through vulnerability management, identity and access controls, network security, and secrets management.
You'll oversee production monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements while participating in an on-call rotation.
You'll support compliance initiatives by maintaining security evidence, vulnerability reports, and remediation documentation.
Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on DevOps, site reliability, or platform engineering experience, with demonstrated end-to-end ownership of technical solutions.
Strong experience building CI/CD pipelines and delivering software using AWS and/or Azure, Kubernetes, and Docker.
Experience with infrastructure as code, ideally Terraform, and automation tools such as GitHub Actions.
Practical experience using AI tools for code generation, validation, troubleshooting, and engineering productivity.
Solid understanding of cloud security, vulnerability management, production monitoring, and incident response.
Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar tools.
Exposure to Keycloak, OAuth/OIDC, JWT, Playwright, OpenTelemetry, Trivy, Dependabot, AWS Bedrock, AgentCore, or compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CRA is an asset.
Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and help us continuously improve how we build and deliver software. You don't need to know every tool we use, but you should be curious, resourceful, and excited to bring new ideas to the team."
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.